Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Stuffed Squash Blossoms/Quinoa Squash Salad


STUFFED SQUASH BLOSSOMS
w/QUINOA & SUMMER SQUASH SALAD


6-8 Squash Blossoms
1 Small Yellow Squash
1 Small Zucchini Squash
1/4 c. Quinoa
1/2 Lime
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 c. Fava Beans (or white kidney beans)
1/2 clove Garlic
1 Small Red Onion
2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Mint

Preparation:
- Dice yellow squash and zucchini squash (very small pieces - they have to fit inside the flower)
- Dice onion (ditto on the size)
- Dice garlic clove
- Sautee onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, then add squashes
- Prepare quinoa as per instructions on package

Mix the sauteed veggies, lime, and mint, and quinoa together.
Gently spoon mixture into flower blossoms

ps - the salad stuffing is excellent on its own!

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